Stearyl Methacrylate from Japan
Stearyl methacrylate (C18) provides hydrophobicity in wax-like polymers for personal care. HTS 2916.14.20 'other' per monocarboxylic ester priority. Solid at room temperature, melts ~25°C.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Melting point (20-30°C) verification
• Acid number (<0.5) purity test